Production Planning Coordinator

Stone Enterprises Parts & Equipment; Omaha (NE); In loco; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

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Stone Enterprises is seeking a Manufacturing Scheduling and Materials Coordinator in Omaha, NE. The role focuses on creating and maintaining the production schedule, aligning labor, machines, and materials, and ensuring on-time delivery of quotes and orders.

You will coordinate with the Shop Manager and VP of Operations to resolve bottlenecks and prepare upcoming plans. The position requires a background in production planning, materials control, and strong communication skills, with hands-on

Competenze

• 2+ years in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience in production planning, scheduling, materials or inventory control.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Strong organization and time management with attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication across organizational levels.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Mansioni

• Create, maintain, and adjust production schedules based on real-time demand, capacity, labor, and equipment.
• Set realistic production and delivery dates for quotes and orders; continuously reprioritize work to meet commitments.
• Coordinate labor, machines, and materials with the Shop Manager; track progress and resolve bottlenecks.
• Issue prints, travelers, and route jobs through shop; reconcile variances at close and prep plan for tomorrow.

Conoscenze

Production planning

Materials management

Scheduling

Reading blueprints

ERP/MRP systems

Inventory control

Strumenti

ERP/MRP software

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Manufacturing Scheduling and Materials CoordinatorLocation: Omaha, NESalary: $65,000–$95,000 per yearSchedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PMEmployment Type: Full-TimeReports To: VP of OperationsIndustry: Manufacturing — Food Processing Equipment & Replacement PartsAbout Stone EnterprisesSince 2000, Stone Enterprises has specialized in precision-built food processing equipment and premium aftermarket parts. Our solutions help food processors boost uptime, throughput, and food safety. As a growing, private equity–backed manufacturer, we value people who thrive in a fast-moving shop and want their work to matter.A Day in the LifeYou start by reviewing fresh orders, shop capacity, and material availability. You adjust the build plan, sync with the Shop Manager on labor and machine loading, and release updated priorities to the floor. Drawings and job tickets get issued, kits are staged, and work-in-process is tracked from machining through quality inspection. Throughout the day you clear bottlenecks, communicate schedule changes, coordinate materials, and keep jobs flowing to inventory or shipping. At close, you reconcile completed jobs, capture variances, and prep tomorrow’s plan.What You’ll OwnPlanning & SchedulingCreate, maintain, and adjust the production schedule using real-time demand, capacity, labor, and equipment constraints.Set realistic production and delivery dates for quotes and confirmed orders.Continuously re-prioritize work to protect customer commitments and on-time delivery.Align labor, machines, and materials in coordination with the Shop Manager.Track progress, flag bottlenecks, and resolve conflicts before they impact deadlines.Communicate schedule changes and new commitments to all stakeholders.Keep task lists, due dates, job status, and notes current and accurate.Guide work through manufacturing, quality, inventory, and shipping checkpoints.Materials & InventoryCalculate material requirements and verify stock against job needs.Initiate purchases to support the production plan and min/max strategies.Prepare kits for assembly and stage blanks, components, and hardware to job carts.Proactively resolve shortages and prevent material-related delays.Shop SupportIssue prints, drawings, and travelers across the shop.Shepherd parts through machining, fabrication, assembly, and quality inspection.Route finished parts to inventory or shipping in partnership with the Shop Manager.Minimize downtime by quickly addressing issues as they arise.Close jobs and work orders accurately, including variance reporting.Continuous ImprovementPartner with the Shop Manager and VP of Operations to reduce cost, tighten processes, and enhance quality and consistency.Use data and performance metrics to pinpoint bottlenecks and increase throughput.Expand knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and technology.Champion a culture of accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.Qualifications2+ years in a manufacturing or production environment.Background in production planning/scheduling, materials or inventory control, or manufacturing coordination preferred.Ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings, and manufacturing documentation.Exceptional organization and time management with sharp attention to detail.Skilled at juggling multiple jobs and changing priorities.Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and sound decision-making.Clear written and verbal communication; effective at all organizational levels.Proactive at identifying risks and preventing delays.Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving shop environment.Solid computer skills; able to learn ERP/MRP, inventory, and scheduling systems.PreferredExperience in machining, fabrication, metalworking, assembly, or equipment manufacturing.Hands-on work with ERP or MRP platforms.Familiar with travelers, work orders, routings, BOMs, and inventory systems.Exposure to on-time delivery, efficiency, throughput, and schedule adherence metrics.Experience with engineering drawings and manufacturing specs.Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive salary: $65,000–$95,000 annuallyComprehensive benefits packageMonday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PMSupportive, collaborative environmentProfessional growth and development opportunitiesDirect impact on manufacturing performanceCulture grounded in integrity, innovation, quality, and peopleWhy This RoleYour scheduling discipline and materials savvy directly influence our customers’ success and our reputation for reliability. If you’re organized, proactive, and energized by keeping complex work moving on time and to a high standard, we’d love to meet you.ApplyReady to coordinate the plan that powers production? Apply today to join Stone Enterprises.You Should Be Proficient InContinuous ImprovementStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Production OptimizationProduction Planning & SchedulingInventory Management & ControlScheduling ExperienceManufacturing